In-House Writer/Editor – Story R&D

About Pocket FM

Pocket FM is a leading audio streaming platform where users can listen to audio content across formats like audio series, audiobooks, and podcasts. We are pioneering audio entertainment globally with a vision to build the largest audio OTT platform. With over 100k+ hours of content and 200k+ creators, we have one of the largest repositories of audio content.

Our mission is to give voice to stories from all around the world. Pocket FM has grown to 15 million MAL (monthly active listeners), spending an average of over 100 minutes every day. We are a Series C-funded start-up backed by marquee investors like Naver, Goodwater Capital, Lightspeed, Tanglin Venture Partners, and others.

Pocket FM is focused on writing excellence. We are responsible for the translation and cultural adaptation of everything Pocket FM has to offer to its users across the globe, from acclaimed licensed content to our original programming.

You will be responsible for all elements of the writing/editorial workflow, from creation to completion. The ideal candidate is a skilled and versatile writer who is an expert on entertainment in both traditional and emerging formats — we are particularly interested in writers who have proven proficiency in developing, writing, and editing world-class; long form fiction, audio series, television, and/or user generated content. Candidates with experience in LitRPG, Cultivation, and other related Progression Fantasy genres preferred.

A successful candidate is a highly motivated individual who works comfortably and autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Has a strong sense of craft and deep understanding of storytelling, narrative fiction, and web fiction. You have a demonstrated ability to manage priorities and projects and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Create original content, incubate new original stories
• Manage multiple projects within the program
• Rewrite/iterate concurrent projects across multiple genres
• Oversee end-to-end adaptation/experimentation workflow and provide regular progress updates
• Support innovation initiatives like A/B Tests
• Contribute to project kick offs & meetings with cross-functional groups for planning (production, talent, marketing, etc..)
• Produce 15+ hours of quality content a month
• Experiment with challenging genres to crack approaches that resonate with local audiences
• Collaborate with lead writers and dept heads to adapt licensed content

Qualifications:

• Independent and self-motivated working style
• Bachelor's degree in Writing, Language Studies, or International Studies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 2+ years’ experience in long form creative writing and editing, such as narrative fiction, line-editing, fictional content creation, or scriptwriting.
• Must be comfortable with rigorous editing, tight deadlines, and workshopping story with a team of writers and editors
• Flexibility and versatility as a writer whether the assignment is a drama, romance, fantasy, or action.
• Strong attention to detail

Strong preference for candidates who:

• Bi-lingual (Mandarin)
• Fans of Light Novels, Webtoons, Chinese web-novels, Manhua/Manhwa/Manga, and similar Eastern fiction content.
• Have understanding/experience writing for WebNovel, Wattpad, Royal Road, Radish, and similar web-fiction platforms.

Location: Anywhere (Remote working)

Term: Six Month Contract (renewable)

Salary: Dependent on Experience ($3,000-$3,800 per month)